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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ritt, v. P.t. rit. [ME and e.m.E. ritten, ? OE *rittan. Cf. OHG rizzan, ON ríta to score, write, of the same ulterior origin as write.] a. tr. ? To mark (a boundary or the like) by making a cut in the turf. b. intr. To cut through turf. —a. a1400 Leg. S. ii 455.
And thai thi firste faderis war Of the quhilk [he that] firste rit thé [sc. Rome] Gafe thé name and fowndit to be —b. 1683 Reid Sc. Gard'ner (1683) 28 (see Ritting iron).
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